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Experience the great outdoors, history, shopping and more while staying at this Clear Lake, Iowa hotel near Clear Lake, the Surf Ballroom and Main Street.
Conveniently located at the intersection of I-35 and Highway 18 (Exit 194), guests at the Best Western Holiday Lodge have easy access to the areas most popular attractions. Outdoor lovers are just one mile from sparkling Clear Lake, offering fishing, boating, jet skiing and tours aboard the two-tiered Lady of the Lake cruise ship. The surrounding area also offers ample opportunities for hiking, biking and golf. This Clear Lake hotel is within walking distance of downtown Main Streets dining, shopping, antiquing and more. Take in a concert at the legendary Surf Ballroom, the site of Buddy Hollys final performance, also just a few miles from the site of the musicians fatal plane crash.
Midway between Des Moines, IA and Minneapolis, MN, the Best Western Holiday Lodge is an ideal choice for business travelers who appreciate the hotels close proximity to businesses such as Stellar, Titan Pro, CL Telephone, wind farms and the Winnebago factory in Forest City, IA. This Clear Lake hotel is also a popular event space in Clear Lake, offering nearly 6,000 square feet of flexible meeting and banquet rooms perfect for weddings and conventions. Located just a mile from the Mason City Municipal Airport, the hotel offers a complimentary courtesy shuttle.
Among a few full-service hotels in Clear Lake, the Best Western Holiday Lodge strives to make our guests feel at home with participating in green projects such as the Global Soap Project. Our guests are invited to enjoy our exercise room, heated indoor pool and hot tub, and onsite restaurant, Bennigans Grill and Tavern.

Contact our friendly staff today to book your next stay at the Best Western Holiday Lodge! Enjoy your stay.

Reviews

TripAdvisor Traveller Rating:Based on 367 traveller reviews

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She's a Gem

29/10/2018interstate35, Midwest USA

The Best Western has been welcoming visitors to Clear Lake, IA for a long time. In her youth, she was THE PLACE to stay...a luxury get-away. Age doesn't reduce quality. This hotel is very well mainta...more

The Best Western has been welcoming visitors to Clear Lake, IA for a long time. In her youth, she was THE PLACE to stay...a luxury get-away. Age doesn't reduce quality. This hotel is very well maintained and updated and I'm glad it's still part of Clear Lake. The staff is wonderful, rooms are clean, the beds very comfortable, breakfast is above average. There is a pool and hot tub, manager's reception and Bennigan's restaurant & bar is attached to the hotel. I would like to see the price tag slightly lower than it is for the fall/winter months. I can understand the higher price for summer in this tourist town. less

Owner Response

Lori F, General Manager at Best Western Holiday Lodge, responded to this review

Dear Valued Guest, Thank you for your 4 star review! We feel we have a GEM of a property as well! We have done so many updates and have a caring staff that truly care about our property. We look forward to your next stay with us. Sincerely, Lori Faught General Manager

Handy location nice hotel

03/10/2018JohnF1949, Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin

Stay here when in town. last time we had problem getting room quickly, not this time. Rooms are clean. Service friendly. Nice breakfast. Will be back. Handy location and connected to restaurant that ...more

Stay here when in town. last time we had problem getting room quickly, not this time. Rooms are clean. Service friendly. Nice breakfast. Will be back. Handy location and connected to restaurant that service nice food and good service.less

Owner Response

Lori F, General Manager at Best Western Holiday Lodge, responded to this review

Dear John,
Thank you for the 4 star review. We appreciate the feedback and for you choosing to stay with us! Look forward to your next stay with us. Sincerely, Lori Faught General Manager

Expensive Holiday Room Block

04/09/2018NylasMom, Minneapolis, Minnesota

We were part of a large room block, and only one minor complaint in our group that I heard. We paid $145/night incl taxes/fees on a busy holiday weekend, which is well above the value. We were in the ...more

We were part of a large room block, and only one minor complaint in our group that I heard. We paid $145/night incl taxes/fees on a busy holiday weekend, which is well above the value. We were in the back, two-story building, which is connected by underground tunnel to the main building, has its own parking area, and has no elevator (not helpful with a big cooler and big suitcase or mobility-challenged guests); quiet entire visit. Housekeeping did not vacuum our room during 3-night stay, and one day just pulled up the bedsheets instead of making the bed, but otherwise room was clean and had everything it needed (wish I hadn't left tips). Front desk staff was friendly and competent. I was disappointed they did not have recycle cans in the room, nor did I see any in the hotel itself. Was glad to have Bennigan's attached to the hotel; we visited twice during our stay. On a return visit to the area, I would likely do AirBNB/VRBO to be around the City Park area; several friends in the group went this route and were pleased with their experience.less

Owner Response

Lori F, General Manager at Best Western Holiday Lodge, responded to this review

Dear Valued Guest,
Thank you for taking the time to write a review. Our pricing is comparable to similar properties in the area and we feel we provide good value given our central location and extensive facilities. We regret that this was not your impression and offer our apologies.
We would of been more than happy to help someone with luggage or see if we had a ground floor room available to help anyone with mobility issues.
Sincerely, Lori Faught General Manager

Do not stay here

21/08/2018timkauffman,

This hotel is very outdated. There seemed to be a problem with moisture at the hotel. Everything felt damp. There was water dripping from the HVAC vents in the breakfast area. Room was dark and damp. ...more

This hotel is very outdated. There seemed to be a problem with moisture at the hotel. Everything felt damp. There was water dripping from the HVAC vents in the breakfast area. Room was dark and damp. The x's in this review are because it is forcing me to enter 200 characters.less

Owner Response

Lori F, General Manager at Best Western Holiday Lodge, responded to this review

Dear Tim, Thank you for your review. The moisture coming from the vent in the breakfast room is from the humidity according to our HVAC specialist that I had come and look at this. Please fill free to contact us if you want to discuss this further 641 357 5253 ext 485.
Sincerely,
Lori Faught
General Manager

family reunion

20/08/2018Delores S, Odessa, Texas, United States

Great location in the Clear Lake area. Staff is very helpful and knowledgeable. Breakfast very good. Older facility. but well maintained. I always stay here for the family reunion. However, must ...more

Great location in the Clear Lake area. Staff is very helpful and knowledgeable. Breakfast very good. Older facility. but well maintained. I always stay here for the family reunion. However, must remember to reserve room early, since they fill up. less

Owner Response

Lori F, General Manager at Best Western Holiday Lodge, responded to this review

Dear Delores, Thank you for the 5 star review! Our staff takes pride and works very hard on maintaining our building. We really appreciate the feedback! Sincerely, Lori Faught General Manager